Ikechukwu Ugwu
Ikechukwu Ugwu
(he/him)
Hi! I am a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and I received my Master's from Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science. I am trained to provide holistic care and help people with various mental challenges. I will take time to listen and understand your challenges/problems in a nonjudgmental manner. After a completed detailed initial assessment, together, we will decide on treatment modalities that are right for you, ensuring your privacy and confidentiality are respected, utilizing a patient-centered approach to care.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
I know that reaching out for help may not always be easy, but please reach out to me with a brief description of your treatment goals. After a detailed initial assessment, we will decide on treatment modalities that are right for you.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
Having worked in mental healthcare for the past five years, with extensive healthcare experience, I provide medication management and psychotherapy, ensuring patient safety in various settings.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I offer medication management and psychotherapy. I have many years of experience in a variety of healthcare settings, and this has shaped me to continue advocating for patients, I love working with adolescents, young adults, adults, and older patients.
About Ikechukwu Ugwu
Ikechukwu Ugwu offers therapy covered by Gold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal), Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medi-Cal, L.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal), Partnership HealthPlan of California (Medi-Cal), San Francisco Health Plan (Medi-Cal) and Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medi-Cal in California.
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Mental well-being is a cornerstone of health, and effective interventions are necessary to alleviate stress, depression, and anxiety. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) plays a pivotal role in enhancing the regulation of stress, depression, and anxiety. CBT has shown significant positive outcomes for stress, depression, and anxiety disorders. CBT-related interventions have been found to result in more substantial decreases in depression